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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01

men, and instead of soft, big hat, lit
tie polo cap is placed on the top of her
head.
She wears the little leather apron at
the same place as the men.
I forgot my own appearance when I
first caught a glimpse of one of these
curiously -attired females emerging into
daylight and darting like a stricken deer
across the roadway and into the dark en-
trance to the mines. / think l would
have waited some time to watch the girls
come forth had not our guide called my
party and pulled me away from the fasci-
mating sight.
The small red candles in our little
wooden boxes were lighted and we
tramped across the road, following in the
footsteps of the fat maiden who had gone
before. Our guide led us through sub
down, showing us tablets in the salt
walls and markings of various miners.
Our red candles fiickered and threw a
sickly light along the passage, until at
last we came to an opening, and before
us lay one of the numerous salt lakes.
All around the border were tiny miners
lamps, making an illumination quite
novel and beautiful The lake, although
it looked tiny thing, is over 400 yards
long, and, inviting us into a small ferry
boat, our guide started us across the
watery basins. As we passed the centre
fountain of salt water burst up from
the surface, giving our party a salty bath
and causing US to start in establishment.
Once across the lake we went on through
more passages until we came to plat
form and looked down. Several hun
dred feet below us were the mines, and
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01

mines, at Berchesgarden, all prepared
for our trip into the mines, don't won
der in the least that the people seated all
about the entrance and drinking beer
laughed at us. Going down into mine
in America is, perhaps, no novelty, but
tour of salt mine certainly was some
thing unusual for me.
1t was Sunday and it rained; but these
two circumstances did not interfere with
the trip, for Sunday over here is the gala
day everywhere, and rain outside does
not prevent awalk through mine; nor
did it prevent the holiday-makers enjoy
ing themselves sitting about the numer-
Gus tables on the roadside at the mines
and drinking beer. The mines are some
distance from Salzburg, and you go
back into Bavaria before you reach them
Having purchased your tickets for the
tour, you go to the dressing-room and
don your mining suit. 1t consists of a
loose pair of trousers, baggy blouse, both
of brown canvas, and a soft, round hat,
while a wooden box, with red candle in
it, completes the costume. No, not
quite. l almost forgot the most ridicu-
lous part. That is leather apron with
strap to go around your waist. Natur-
ally attempted to put this piece of wear
ing apparel on as aprons are usually
worn, but the man who attended to our
costuming said May" and then fastened
it on behind. l wondered thereat, but
said nothing as noticed my companions
had theirs similarly placed.
Do you wonder now that the people
laughed to see us five appear in this bath
ing costume with a leather apron on
wrong side forward ?"
If we men made a ridiculous appear
ance, Ipitied the poor women
Imagine plump maiden, weighing
about $50 pounds, emerging from the la
dies dressing-room shorn of her ample
skirts and in their place pair of white
duck "unmentionablesP 1t would not
be so bad if these were cut in Turkish
fashion, and fell in graceful loops about
the ankles; but, alas the "pants" are all
cut straight and narrow, and only reach
the shoe top
The brown canvas blouse for the wo-
man is larger than those worn by the
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01
Dangerous Drinks.

A bartender plaintively bewailed the neces-
sticky beer off the bar. But # let them
remain" said he, in the tone of one seeking
compassion, 'they rot the wood"
''They rot the wood, do they ?' fiercely re-
peated beer bibbler. Then what in the
name of common sense does beer do to my
stomach?"
Replied the manipulation of drinks st is
beyond me to tell. OF one thing am conf
dent, and that is mans stomach is made of
cast-iron. Elsewise how could he withstand
the fluids he pours into it? Let me show you
something" He placed piece of raw meat
on the counter and dropped upon it a small
minutes the meat had parted into little pieces
as though hacked by dull knife.-Philadel-
phiG News,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01
BRIBERY IN PITTS TIME.
How England's Legislation Was Nodded
by Its Ministers.

One Of the worst and most wasteful forms
of bribery that had grown up during the
reign had been the custom of contracting
loans and issuing lottery tickets on terms
which were below the market value, and
then distributing shares or tickets among
the supporters of the government. The
minister usually settled with a few select
friends in the city the terms on which a
proposed loan should be made, and gave
them lists of the friends who were to be
favored, with the specific sums to be
assigned to each. In one instance to-
ward the end of the administration
of Lord North the scrip was at a
premium of 9l0 per cent. two days before
the names of the subscribers were sent to the
bank from the treasury. This abuse Pitt
finally terminated. When he desired to con-
tract loan he gave public notice in the city.
through the Bank of England, that he would
receive sealed proposals from all who wished
to send them, and in order to guard against
all partiality they were opened in the pres
ence of the governor and deputy governor of
the bank. The lowest tender given by per-
sons of known credit was accepted, and Pitt
was able, with truth, to assure the House of
Commons that not a shilling had been re-
served for distribution among his friends
Leckys History of England
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01
UNCONVENTIONAL PEOPLE.
The Excuse Some Persons Have for Being
In-mannered.


Every body has encountered the people who
take to themselves what they suppose to be
the credit of being unconventional who
offer a statement of that fact as the sufficient
excuse for all sorts of violations of good
breeding and social rules, and who assume
the license to do as they please as if they had
the power to lift themselves above the ar-
thority of ordinary canons of behavior
Such feat is not wholly unlike that of the
man who has become proverbially famous
by his frantic endeavors to lift himself over
the fence by his boot-straps; it is a pity that
these foolishly self-blinded and for the most
part decidedly unpleasant people cannot be
made to see their conduct in its true aspect.
1t should not be forgotten that society is,
in a sense, in an artificial state. Whatever
general natural principles underlie it, its
formulated rules are purely arbitrary, and it
is, in effect, conventional arrangement 1t
follows that one who wishes to take part in
its social life must accept its conditions. To
attempt to be unconventional in society is an
anomaly and a contradiction of terms. If
one desires to be unconventional let him put
himself under unconventional conditions,
or, in other words, join himself to those who
are not hampered by the conventions he af-
fects to despise. He surely has no right to
enjoy himself at the expense of those whose
sacrifices to these arbitrary rules he refuses
to acknowledge make possible the condition
of things he finds most congenial and en-
joyable. The people who declare themselves
unconventional, you know" are apt to be
the last persons who can endure like quail
ity in others. They expect the rest of the
world to treat their frank selfishness with
conventional forbearance.
As a matter of practical fact, unconven-
tonality as urged and practiced by these
people is merely form of illbreeding and
egotism, intolerable and selfish. In society
where others are sufficiently well trained and
polite to overlook their idiosyncrasies they
are able to live in some comfort, but once
they are brought in contact with their own
kind clash is inevitable, and they are suffi-
GENTLY ready to pronounce their own SEN
tence by declaring these obnoxious indi-
viduals to be uncomfortable Doors. If they
could but be brought to see that the
same epithet is the only one to be justly ap-
piled to themselves something would be
gained, for of all the plaques which infest
society, few are so absolutely inexcusable
and thoroughly irritating as the people who
pride themselves upon being unconven-
tional.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01
LUNCHEON.
Chicken Valise.
Broiled Tomatoes.
Bread and Butter.
OldChClS dilu SltcSt.
Peach FritterS and Cream,


CHICKEN VALIsE-Two cupfuls of minced
cold chicken. three eggs, one cupful of milk,
half cupful of prepared -four, two tablespoon
fuls of clarified dripping, one tablespoonful
of minced parsley and onion, pepper and
salt. Put the dripping into afrying pan and
set at the side of the range, where it cannot
scorch; beat the eggs light, put with the
milk, the parsley, seasoning the flour, and
beat to smooth batter; bring the fat to a
boil and pour the batter into the frying pan;
when firm about the edges spread the minced
chicken, well seasoned on it, cook three
minutes, shaking the pan to loosen the batter
and prevent burning, and when the centre is
well done roll up into compact bundle; cut
perpendicularly. If you have any chicken
gravy warm it up and send around with the
"valise."
BRoILED ToMAToEs.-Cut large, smooth
firm tomatoes crosswise into three pieces
each without peeling. Broil quickly on both
sides. Beat together tablespoonful of but
ter, tablespoonful of vinegar and as much
salad dressing. Lay the tomatoes on a hot
chatting dish, anoint each piece with the
dressing and serve on rounds of crustless
toast buttered.
PEACH FRITrERS AND CREAM.-One cup of
milk, one quart of -four sifted with tea
spoonful of salt, three eggs, one tablespoon
full of lard and two of sugar, one-half cake of
yeast dissolved in warm water, fine, ripe,
freestone peaches, pared and stoned; make
flour, milk and yeast into sponge early in the
morning and let it rise until light; beat sugar
and lard to cream and add, working in
thoroughly; form into long roll, cut off
slices half an inch thick; fatten each with
rolling-pin and lay in the middle peach
from which the stone has been extracted by
laying open one side, close the dough into a
ball, inclosing the fruit, roll it round on the
pastry board and lay within Toured pan.
The balls must not touch one another even
plenty of lard-hot-in kettle Fry the
balls more slowly than you would dough
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01

SALzBURG, AUSTRIA Il am sure
made the most ridiculous appearance
yesterday l have ever done, but | hav,
the blissful consciousness that l was
not alone in my misery. There were
five of us, and when we emerged from
the little dressing-room at the salt
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01
Trees In st. Petersburg.

The municipality Of st. Petersburg has de-
cided to plant two rows of trees in all the
streets which are more than twenty three
metres broad. There are sixty-five such
streets in the city; The Dutch linden tree will
be selected for the purpose, as being best
adapted to the climate Of St. Petersburg and
one of the most rapidly growing trees. 1t is
estimated that the cost will be twenty-five
rubles per tree, or 625,0O0 rubles in all, as
about Is, 900 trees will be required. Exchange.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01
AN INDIAN GHOST STORY.
The Tragedy Which is Enacted There
Time and Time Again.

Time and Time Again.
A Dalhousie correspondent writes to the
Statesman and Friend Of India: "The station
is very full; even those who grumble most
at the dizziness can't deny that; and. except
a few houses on the summit of Bakrota, there
is hardly house unlet; the Strawberry
Bank and mall houses and hotels are full,
and even the haunted house is occupied.
Can the rain, which has laid the dust so eff
fectually, have laid the ghost, too? The
story is that horseman, riding along the
Bakretta Mall, was overtaken by a storm,
and took refuge from the pouring rain in
the veranda Of house on the hillside.
Alarmed beyond control by the frequent
peals of thunder and flashes Of lightning, the
horse became unmanageable, and, smashing
the fragile railing with his kicks and
struggles, carried the rider with him over the
edge.
1.-The veranda overlooks a steep khud, and
the unfortunate man was killed at once by
the fall, his body being recovered by coolies
and carried back to the house. To this day,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01

dren and a husband to look after, yet she
found time last year to raise 20, 600 silk worms,
besides running an incubator and Matching
seventy-tive per cent. of fertile eggs. doing
her own housework and going one mile in
the country for mulberry leaves to feed the
silkworms
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01

cloth. They are cut to fit into the figure
front and back, and have dolman- shaped
sleeve pieces that reach just short of the
elbow. A hood is added lined with silk,
and the effect is very jaunty and par
ticularly suitable to young girls.
For travelling and incle ment weather
there are stylish long cloaks in raglan
and newmarket shapes, dark blue, brown
and mixed or plaided cloths. Black
cord passementerie galloons and round
ball of buffalo horn are the trimmings
Many of the short cloth jackets have
vests and lapels faced with plush or
braided with soutache. A new fancy
executes this braiding in gold, silver or
steel, with very good effect. All over
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01

An autograph letter of Balzac has just
been made public which tells that he once
dreamed of great treasure being buried in
Corsica, and he set out alone to seek it,
Want of fulds, however, hampered him,
and before he reached Ajaccio he lost faith
in his enterprise and decided to return to
Paris. But from this incident Dumas de-
rived the inspiration of Monte Cristo-
Exchange
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01
The Sword Diam.

A skillful armorer forged the sword Diam
which came into the possession of the cele
brated Bedouin poet-hero Antar. That
famous blade was made from thunderbolt
that had slain one of the chiefs camels, and
when the smith delivered 1t, with natural
pride, to his patron he observed: This
sword is sharp, oh chief of the tribe of
Ghaylib-sharp indeed; but where is the
smiter for this sword?' Quoth the chief
tain: "As for the smiter-I am he," and in
stantly struck off the smiths head, so that
there should never be another sword Diam
Notes and Queries.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01

the materials in vogue. They are checked,
striped and plaided, or else the neat
mixed cloths are used. Such dresses are
made very simply, with plain or pleated
skirts and very full draperies and short
basques, finished with tailor buttons and
a binding of silk tailor braid; or else
there may be little plush or velvet used
on the bodice in the shape of vest and
collarette, or revers. With plaid skirts
in large designs the basques worn are of
plain goods, harmonizing in color
For the early fall days hats of dark
straw will be worn, trimmed with vel
vet, MORE or gay plaid silks and ostrich
feathers or birds wings. A becoming
shape is illustrated. 1t is of brown
straw, faced with velvet and trimmed
with light brown MORE, tuft of feath-
ers and a jeweled dagger.
At this time of between seasons, when
many of the days are chilly, an extra
wrap is a necessity. There are several
styles in fashion, many of them ex-
tremely pretty. The prevailing style of
wrap is in visite shape, very short in the
back and with long peplum points in
front. Lace, jet and loops and ends of
ribbon are the garnitures. Later on the
materials used will be heavier, with fur
substituted for the lighter trimmings.
The very graceful and convenient
wrap shown is of heavily beaded black
net, lined with changeable silk and trim
med with black Chantilly and bows of
ribbon.
There are many pretty little shoulder
capes that cover the figure to the waist,
for use in the demi-season, some made
to match suits and others of checked
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01

am told q won't vouch for the veracity of
my informant), the tragedy is reacted over
and over again by ghostly agents. First,
above the thunder and pattering of rain on
the veranda roof is heard the gathering of
the horses hoofs on the wooden floor; then
rider falls, followed by a deep silence
After a while steps are heard again, as the
coolies carry up the body-quiet footsteps
of naked feet, and heavy breathing of tired
men; the door of Thereon leading from the
balcony opens, and-I have not heard what
happens further, as the occupant of the
room faints or falls into a fit about this
period. But let us dismiss the gruesome
story, as ill-befitting glorious morning like
thiS'i
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01

for simple elegance cannot be surpassed.
They may be tailor-made or not as is
fancied, new style having part of the
costume braided with soutache.
Such costume is the one illustrated.
1t is of broadcloth in rich shade of
Havanne brown, with braiding of the
same color twisted with gold-colored
silk The bodice is cut after a new
model, and is particularly graceful and
pretty. The bonnet is brown felt, faced
with brown velvet and trimmed with
plaid silk in shades of brown and gold.
For useful gowns the wool-suiting
cloths, of which there seems to be a
greater variety than ever this year, are
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01
THE FAMILY KITCHEN.
Seasonable Bills of Fare and Receipts for
the Dishes Composing Them.
BY MARION HARLAND.


[CopVrtghted, ISL
BREAKFAST.
Snowballs.
lamb Chops q la Tartare.
Fried Potatoes.
Cornmeal Short Cake.
Melons.
Tea Coffee.
SNowBALLs.-Half cup of rice and the
same of pearl tapioca, half cup of sugar, a
quart of milk, a half teaspoonful salt; soak
rice and tapioca well, mix together while dry
in three cups of water four hours salt the
milk, dropping in a tiny bit of soda, pour
upon the soaked cereals and let them stand
together half an hour; set over the fire in a
farina kettle and simmer slowly one hour;
fill small cups with the mixture while hot,
and when cold put on the ice. Turn out in
saucers and eat with cream.
LAMB CHOPS A LA TARTARE.-Salt and -four
the chops, fry in nice dripping and set over
hot water to keep warm heat in a saucepan
a cupful of good broth, well SKINNED,
thicken with Drowned flour, season with
pepper and salt and stir in a heaping table
spoonful of capers, or, if you cannot get
them, the same quantity of chopped pickles.
Boil up once, pour on the chops and let them
stand over boiling water ten minutes before
they 60 on the table.
CoRNMEAL SHORT CAKE.-Two cups of In
dian meal and one of flour sifted into bowl
with a teaspoonful of soda and the same of
salt; sift three times; one tablespoonful of
butter and two of lard, two tablespoonfuls of
sugar, three eggs, two cups of "loppered'
milk. Rub sugar and shortening together,
beat the eggs light and add then the milk,
lastly the mingled flour and meal bake in a
square, shallow pan, and when done cut in
squares. Split and eat hot.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01

1t is the best gift we human beings have
the power of giving pleasure that is noble
and good and right, to the world that is so
hungry for pleasure that it will take the
wrong sort if the right is not to be had.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01
DRESSY WEAR.
WHAT THE WINTER STYLES WILL
BE FOR THE WOMEN.

Smooth-faced BIoadcloth in Plain Colors
the Most Popular Material-WooI Suit
ings of Great Variety Also Strong Favor
ites-Shoulder Capes and Long Cloaks.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01
THE SALT MINES.
A TRIP THROUGH THE WONDERS
OF UNDERGROUND BAVARIA.

Sunday, a Gala Day, and the Rain-Don-
ming the Mining Suits and a Description
of Them-Wearing the Leather Apron
CuriousIy- attired Females-A Slide.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01
THE CLEANERS BELL.
IT RINGS EARLY IN THE MORNING
IN SUFFOLK VILLAGES.

Some Customs During Harvest Time in
Old England - Rights of Women and
Children-Pickling and Its Results--Un-
conventional People and Their Manners.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01

For dressy wear this winter the style
is for costumes of the new smooth-faced
broadcloth in plain colors. They are ex-
tremelY handsome and very lustrous, and
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-10-01

One great source of happiness is in letting
our neighbors enjoy all of their rights.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-04-30
How 20 BECOME uappy.

Some good things are heard now
and then in the elevated railroad cars,
and the advice Of a noted physician "a
young man who complained Of ner-
vousness. loss Of vision, night sweats,
and poor appetite, the other morning
which was overheard by reporter, is
one Of them.
"Throw away your cigarettes and
eat good bowl Of mush and milk
with your breakfast" said the learned
doctor, "and you will not need any
medicine. Indian corn ia essentially
an Americi Institution. AS the
staple food OF 'our daddies' it can
really be said TO have helped TO lay
the foundation of the great republic.
With its product, the hog, it was, in
The not very remote past, almost the
sole food supply of the rural districts,
and the dishes that can be prepared
from its various forms are or much
greater variety than can be prepared
from wheat. Like Sambo's rabbit, il
Is cool TO roast, TO bake, or TO boil,
and can be fermented and turned into
whiskey, but its stimulating qualities
are best procured by making IL into
mush. 1t contains large amount of
nitrogen, has qualities anti-constipat-
ing, and is easily assimulated. Though
originally the poor mans food, il has
come TO be the rich mans luxury. IL
Is cheap, and has great nutritiye pro,
perties. A course Of Indian meal in
the shape of johnny-cake, corn or
pone bread and mush, relieved by
copious draughts of pure COWS milk
10 which il inclined To dyspepsia. u
little lime water may be added, will
make life, now burden, well worth
the living, and you need no other
treatment to correct your nervousness,
brighten your vision, and give you,
sweet and peaceful slecp.'--Neto YORK
Mail and Eapress.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-04-30

Miss Annie Oppenheim, answering
my question concerning the sort oil
hair that denotes intellectual power,
says: "There is not any kind of hair
that denotes intellect, the former being
an animal matter" But Miss OPP
penheim "llrmly believes that bald
headed men are the most that way In.
clined, they having through the exer-
ton OF their brains exhausted all that
is animal in their nature" The ex.
PLANTATION is ingenious, but IL is not
convincing. know some bald headed
men who are London Figaro.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-04-30
COUNTRY LIFE AND WORK.


DO you send your hear, before you, dear,
When coming home ~ night.
That feel your presence drawing near,
While still you're FAR from sights
Docs tho soul outrnn the body. de ar,
That an echoing football nect
Strikes on an inner listening car
Before your own gresiY
Thy loving smile lights MP the space
OF twiliehtdarkening down.
feel warm klrscs on my face,
While siill cit alone
Hasten To one whose happy fate
II In thy care 10 well.
Hasten where Love and Dnty wait,
Their erecting sweet to toll.
manly step-quick, arm and light
Rings oct above the rest.
All, Heart! you heard II aid were right
Tie his whom we love best,
ELLA y. NooLLEr, IN Coon housekeeping.